India is a super power now, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his address to the nation on Wednesday. India tested an anti-satellite weapon (ASAT) and shot down an out-of-service Indian satellite in low earth orbit. Here are the highlights from PM Modi's address to the nation:

* Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Wednesday that India successfully targeted a live satellite on low earth orbit

* India has entered its name as an elite space power. An anti-satellite weapon (A-SAT), successfully targeted a live satellite on a low earth orbit

* PM Modi said that India wrote history today

* India today made history registering its name in the world and became only fourth country in the world to achieve this feat. So far this feat has been achieved by United States, China and Russia

* Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite was shot down by an A-SAT satellite in just three minutes

* 'Mission Shakti' was a difficult mission requiring various technical capabilities, adding that successful fulfilment of the mission is a matter of great pride for India: PM Mod

* In a tweet, PM explained that Mission Shakti is special because India is only the 4th country to acquire such a capability and the entire effort was indigenous

* Today, we have enough satellites that are contributing in various segments such as agriculture, disaster management, communication, weather, navigation etc.: Modi

* 'Mission Shakti' is an important step towards securing India's safety, economic growth and technological advancement: PM Modi

* A-SAT missile will give new strength to India's space program. I assure international community that our capability won't be used against anyone but is purely India's defence initiative for its security. We are against arms raised in space. This test will not breach any international law or treaties: PM Modi